La Machine: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Culture

The Musée de la Mine in La Machine has been designated a “Musée de France” since September 17, 2003.

The Musée de la Mine is located in the former administrative headquarters of the «Houillères» and presents the history of coal mining and the miners.

The former gallery of the training mine provides information about coal extraction, support techniques, and safety measures. The tour takes place exclusively by the light of miners’ lamps.

The local mining tradition in La Machine includes celebrations and traditions such as Sainte-Barbe, the patron saint of miners.

Walking Tours

The Circuit de la ville is a 2 km urban walking tour through La Machine’s mining heritage.

The Circuit des cités minières is 3.5 km long and has an optional 3.7 km extension.

The Circuit jaune connects urban and forest sections; along the way, the Étang Grenetier offers the opportunity to have a picnic or stop for refreshments.

The desire to rent a holiday apartment in La Machine is at the heart of this travel planning.

Visits

In 2026, visits to the Puits des Glénons will take place regularly; a time slot must be reserved in advance.

Geographical Location

The Chapelle Saint-Sylvain is a church in the wider regional surroundings of La Machine.

The Cathédrale Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte de Nevers is a church in the wider regional surroundings of La Machine.

The Archives départementales de la Nièvre are an archive in the wider regional surroundings of La Machine.

Other destinations: Corancy, Marzy, Sermoise, Challuy, Azy-Le-Vif, Epiry, Vauclaix, La Collancelle

For the overarching travel overview: Nièvre.